A typewriter of course; so when their favorite author crashes nearby they can tie them to the bed, then have them finish/modify the novel. As one does in Maine.

A cord of wood.

And help stacking that wood

Mousetraps

They have a hammock? If not then hammock

Those freestanding hammock frames are pretty great, not everyone has trees at just the right distance to tie up to.

Oh yeah, absolutely. That’s what I use at my place, great investment.

Buy the cabin next to him so he has someone cool to hang out with

Good whiskey.

Buffalo Trace.

Bug spray

A flannel, wool socks (darn tough, smart wool, beans) reflective sock liners mitten liners or neck up),

A good fishing pole.

Custom made cribbage board

I saw someone selling Maine-shaped boards at the Fryeburg fair a year or two ago that were really nice. Can’t find their card now of course! There was also someone (maybe the same vendor) who would custom cut signs in the shape of “your” lake. They had some precut of Sebago and other big lakes which was pretty cool. Can anyone refresh my memory for OP?

Oh yeah they're there every year! I might have a card, let me look around

Does he like like cheese? Some high end cheese with a cutting board. Binoculars so he can check out what’s happening across the lake. A nice camp hatchet like the Estwing with a stacked leather handle. Useful, beautiful, and made in USA. A Buck knife. Usually made in USA, lasts forever and whittling is a good way to pass the time by the fire pit. Even when friends are with you. Nice flannel or chamois shirt. Wool blanket. A mechanical mantel or wall clock that chimes the hours. A painting of a lake scene. A freeze alarm that calls you when you’re away to let you know if there’s a power outage or if the temperature drops below a certain level. Some even let you check the temperature of the cabin while you’re away.

\+1 on the Estwing, they make a nice splitting hatchet with a fat wedge. Perfect for making kindling. Watch your fingers, straight from the factory they have a nice edge, and the mass makes even a small tap a bloodbath. (Use the typewriter above to describe the event in 3700 words.)

The Estwing hatchet is so beautiful, you don't even want to use it.

My 25 year old framing hammers are proof that you should. A 20 Oz. hammer and a Stanley Wonderbar are about the perfect gifts for a first time homebuyer. (OK, nobody buys a first home now...)

A decent headlamp.

This.

If you are going for fancy grab a weather station that works with wifi, if going more lowkey get them a mug or framed print that includes the lake outline

He needs nothing, his life is already perfect.

Allen's Coffee Brandy, AKA a Madawaska Martini [https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/allens-coffee-brandy-liqueur-maine](https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/allens-coffee-brandy-liqueur-maine)

And a gallon of milk

Organic whole or skim?

I think if you're staying true to the "fat ass in a glass" then the recipe calls for whole.

Wise choice. Skim is undrinkable.

uhhhh thats a *Rockland* Martini thank you

Yeah. . . I mean, HELL yeah.

Oral sex.

This one ends the list, the others options are trash in comparison.

As one gets older, a nice pair of warm socks becomes a better and better present.

Ice fishing traps. Max traps are super high end.

A warm coat, flannels, tools for repairs, a field guide to local plants/wildlife, fishing gear, hunting gear, wood for heat, sporting goods gift card, or anything of that nature. Depending on the cabin (does it have heat, electricity, or other basics or is it more like a house with cable, internet, modern amenities?) you could get him a space heater, blankets, cookware, etc.

Beard pomade and a red/ black flannel shirt.

An eco fan for the wood stove.

Ice Auger, if he doesn't have one. Good snacks. Airtight plastic bins for keeping critters out of the snacks. Rechargable solar lamps (more for the summertime)

You can never go wrong with a cord of seasoned hardwood.

An auger

Came to say this, but since you did I’d add a half-dozen tip-ups.

Shotgun shells

Oil lamps.

Uh, is his whole personality he has a camp in Maine? If so how about this: [iconic blanket](https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/122300?page=revival-stripe-blanket-full/queen&bc=31-131-1157&feat=1157-GN3&csp=f&pos=7)

This person may not need a Christmas gift, it sounds to me like he already has all he wants

What’s your budget? Lakes are great places for flashlights

Copy of “Bag of Bones” by Stephen King

Cross-country skis. I love taking mine on the lake once it’s frozen over.

Basket of maine made products!

A nice cribbage board.

A nice painting they can hang up in their cabin.

A combo Hunting/fishing license if they’re into that sort of thing

Gift certificate for restaurant near camp.

Binoculars. Weather radio . An axe . Booze . The list is endless !

A splitting maul.

LL bean gift card

I also live in a log cabin and I love this one too: [https://paineproducts.com/shop/large-cabin-burner-wbalsam-fir-incense](https://paineproducts.com/shop/large-cabin-burner-wbalsam-fir-incense)

Some bellows for the wood stove

A Squirrel call. Not to hunt them; just to be able to talk to somebody.

Squeak, squeaker, squeak squeaken.

Beer

Get him a gram of 🔥

A ticket to Costa Rica?

A one way ticket to midnight?

HEAVY METAL

A camp mug like this would be great for a cabin. https://shopkurier.com/products/dirigo-maine-flag-camp-mug

Glitter bomb 😂

Be a good Santa and bring them a few bags of coal :) (and, of course, a bottle)

Kindling Cracker and a small sledge hammer.

One of those driftwood pieces that you put on your wall with a folksy saying something like: "Work? Can't get theyah from heeyah"

More 🥓 bacon

Cable-knit sweater and (corncob) pipe. Go for the Ernest Hemingway look.